Imaging services

At our advanced imaging center, we are pleased to provide outpatient diagnostic medical imaging services. We offer a range of tests that can produce images of the bones, diagnose and treat conditions, and guide procedures.

CT scans create cross-sectional images of the body through the use of computers and rotating X-ray machines. Our 256-slice CT scanner can scan an entire organ in less than one second, requiring minimal breath holds and reducing radiation up to 82%.

These scans are able to give you a more detailed internal image than a traditional X-ray, including blood vessels and soft tissue. They are particularly helpful in diagnosing infectious diseases, cardiovascular disorders and certain types of cancers.

DEXA scans, also known as bone density scans, are quick, noninvasive tests that use a small dose of ionizing radiation to measure bone loss. The high-quality pictures are usually of the lower spine or hip area and are often used to diagnose osteoporosis. Bone density scans offer critical data on soft tissue and bone composition, including bone-mineral density, lean and fat tissue mass and percentage of fat.

Electrocardiograms are used to measure electrical activity and can diagnose various conditions depending on the electrocardiogram used. EKGs are used to diagnose heart conditions, such as arrhythmias and structural heart disease, while EEGs diagnose neurological conditions, such as epilepsy.

An endoscopy is minimally invasive and allows our specialists to look inside the body through a thin tube, also known as an endoscope. It is typically used to diagnose gastrointestinal and digestive disorders and pain.

Interventional radiology is the use of minimally invasive procedures that are guided by different imaging tests and technologies. Our robust interventional radiology suite is designed so that we can meet the growing imaging needs of our community in a timely manner.

We perform diagnostic and interventional vascular, nonvascular and neuro procedures using leading-edge bi-plane technology. 3D rendering allows physicians to create a 3D map of your arteries and veins to pinpoint aneurysms, stenosis, clots, arteriovenous malformations and other vascular pathology. Additionally, intra-procedural CT scans allow physicians to get a scan of the target area during a procedure.

We also offer dual-plane fluoroscopy, which allows physicians to simultaneously get two working views of an X-ray. This exam can cut imaging time in half, while needle guidance software enables physicians to precisely plot needle trajectories for biopsies and drain placements. All of this is available to you at reduced radiation output.

MRI scans are used to see clear images of your body. Through magnetic waves, we can diagnose and treat a range of conditions, including brain disorders, tumors and blood vessel concerns.

Nuclear medicine, such as positron emission tomography (PET) scans, uses trace ingested radioactive material to help diagnose diseases in their earliest stages, including cancer. Nuclear medicine measures organ function, including that of the lungs, brain, gallbladder, kidneys, thyroids and bowels.

We combine nuclear single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) technology with an advanced CT scanner to increase exam sensitivity and cut scan times, all while lowering radiation doses. There are no known long-term adverse effects from nuclear radiation exposure.

During a PET scan, a small amount of radioactive glucose (sugar) is injected into the body and absorbed into the blood stream. An accumulation of the radioactive material can indicate an area of concern and help your physician assess how well your organs are functioning.

Ultrasounds use sound waves to create sonograms of organs, tissues and other internal structures. This is accomplished via the application of a special jelly that helps the ultrasound device transmit and echo high-frequency sound waves against your organs and bones. This echo is what produces the live, moving images.

X-rays produce internal musculoskeletal images through the use of small doses of ionizing radiation. They are used to view the inside of the body and get a closer look at any medical concerns that should be monitored. Our X-rays often have less radiation exposure, providing peace of mind for you and any attending personnel.